Trundlebed Tales

In this episode we're traveling to Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa and has traditionally been one of the largest. We'll revisit some of the classic tourist sites and check out some new ones. At the junction of three states (Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa), Dubuque has an impressive collection of firsts being the first city founded in Iowa. It is also in the midst of a period of renovation and growth. Much of that growth is in the Port Authority in a curve of the Mississippi River. Follow along on our Trolley Tour and learn more about Dubuque.                      

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. Big events this month are in Mansfield, MO, West Branch, IA, and Pepin, WI.

July is always a big month in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom. There are big eventsat almost all the homesite every year normally on the same weekends. Tune in and find out why July is important especially at the homesites. After we talk about it general we'll talk about what went on in July 2016 and specifically my two trips to DeSmet, South Dakota this year. 

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Keystone, SD; Old World Wisconsin Eagle, WI; Genesee Country Village and Museum Mumford, NY; Vinton, IA; Malone, NY; Burke, NY on the Laura Ingalls Wilder update. 

William T. Anderson is the foremost Laura Ingalls Wilder authority. Wilder was a pioneer and author of the famous "Little House" book series. Anderson has written many books, booklets, and articles on both Wilder and on other historic topics. Anderson' most recent project was collecting and editing the notable letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This will be the last maor collection of previously unpublished Laura writings. Tune in for the full story.

Celebrating reading this spring. There is only one novel mentioned by name in the "Little House" series, Millbank by popular 19th century author Mary J. Holmes. The mention is in On the Banks of Plum Creek when Laura tries to "prove" she can read by reciting word for word what she had heard Ma read aloud from Millbank so many times. Have you ever wondered what that books was like? Tune in to hear me do a cold read of the first 30 minutes worth of the boo

We look at what's going on in Laura Ingalls Wilder fandom this month including events around the country and Trundlebed Tales programs. Looking ahead to future episodes and how you can give your suggestions. This month's events are in Independence, Kansas; Burr Oak, Iowa and Spring Valley, Minnesota. Learn all about them this month on the Laura Ingalls Wilder update. We also have a one-room school update for you.

Join host Sarah Uthoff and Linda Halpin as we look at quilting. What does quilting as a hobby involve? How do you get started? What tools do you need? Learn all the basics for yourself whether you want to know how to get started or what the fuss is all about. Tune in to our latest Travel Times episode and catch up with Halpin's previous appearence talking about the history of quilting and Laura Ingalls Wilder.